Odometer Calibration - SPX Radiodetection RD1100 Operation Manual

Ground penetrating radar for locating buried utilities
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Figure 6-12: Sensor Test

Odometer Calibration

This test ensures that the odometer is calibrated properly for distance. Even though the
odometer is calibrated in the factory, you must calibrate it periodically to ensure accuracy. This
is particularly important as the calibration can change with different surface materials.
Choose a set distance from the screen, press Start and then move the system that exact
distance, using a measuring tape or other known distance indicator. Press Finish when you
have travelled that distance (Figure 6-13).
Figure 6-13: Odometer Test. Image on the left shows the screen where the user must select a
distance. The image on the right instructs you to move that distance then press Finish.
Upon completion, it displays the screen in Figure 6-14. The new calibration value is shown to
the right of the arrow in number 1. You can either accept the new value (by pressing '1' on the
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